How to License a Production for

Streaming and/or On-Demand Viewing

1. Purchase cast copies. While you are welcome to purchase physical scripts for some of our plays, we recommend purchasing a production copy license, which comes with a PDF file and permission to make copies for (or distribute digitally to) your cast and crew.

2. Purchase performance royalties. You’ll want to purchase one performance for each time you’ll be streaming the show. So if you plan to broadcast the show three different times, purchase three royalties. Even if you’re not planning on having a performance at a set time (i.e. you’ve ordered a PLUS Package or higher), you still need at least one performance royalty as the basis for what you’ll be showing on demand or placing on a social media or organization (ULTRA or higher) website.

3. Purchase your streaming/video package (BELOW) via e-mail (one covers your entire production):

4. What does “unmonetized” mean? Certain social media sites (like YouTube) allow users who reach a certain number of subscribers to run site-generated ads on their videos, and the user accrues revenue per view. If you have such a user account, please be sure to disable monetization for this particular video. You can still sell tickets or your own advertising (e.g. program ads) to your shows.

5. What is an “archival video?” A video that is shot from a single stationary camera in the back of the theatre. There can be no edits for closeups, unless the stationary camera zooms in and then out again. No other edits allowed. (Then we get into film rights, folks! And nobody in the theatre has that kind of budget.)

Streaming and On-Demand Basic Ground Rules

Your production may take place in a physical theater space or it may be partially or completely virtual (i.e. with some or all of the performers in their own homes or other remote locations).
The show may be streamed live or pre-recorded and then streamed at a designated time (or streamed on-demand if you’ve purchased a PLUS package or higher).
If the show is pre-recorded, it is allowable for actors to record their parts/scenes separately and for these to be edited together. However, each actor’s final recorded performance must be one discrete take and not the product of multiple takes that have been edited together like a film. It should have the feel of a LIVE performance, not the edited feel of a film. That brings in a whole extra set of rights and permissions that no theatre group could afford.
All streams must be secure (i.e. password-protected) unless you’ve purchased the ULTRA package or higher.

Next, let’s go through the steps you need for adding a license for streaming and/or on-demand viewing of a production, and the different packages available. MANY, IF NOT MOST, OF OUR TITLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS SERVICE. (The prices listed below are for full-length (90+ minutes) plays and musicals. For shorter plays the Streaming Package fees will be lower. Please inquire by e-mail .)

BASIC Video Package — $90.00 (in addition to performance royalties and script fees)
Allows you to legally record an archival copy of the performance and to give one DVD/digital download to each cast and crew member. Selling the VIDEO in any way requires the additional purchase of the Video Add-on. Order via e-mail in conjunction with scripts and performance royalties, or click the PayPal button below along with an email to us about which show you are purchasing rights to. Note: The BASIC Package doesn’t allow streaming, just archival video.
PLUS Streaming Package — $125.00 (in addition to performance royalties and script fees)
Benefits of the BASIC Package + permission to live-stream all of your performances (either live or recorded previously and aired at a set time) on a secure, password-protected platform. Order via e-mail in conjunction with scripts and performance royalties, or click the PayPal button below along with an email to us about which show you are purchasing rights to.
PREMIUM Streaming Package — $175.00 (in addition to performance royalties and script fees)
Benefits of the PLUS Package + permission to have the show be available on-demand for a two-week period on a secure, password-protected platform. Order via e-mail in conjunction with scripts and performance royalties, or click the PayPal button below along with an email to us about which show you are purchasing rights to.
ULTRA Streaming Package –– $200.00 (in addition to performance royalties and script fees)
Benefits of the PREMIUM Package + permission to post show on a school website or unmonetized social media channel for a two-week period. Order via e-mail in conjunction with scripts and performance royalties, or click the PayPal button below along with an email to us about which show you are purchasing rights to. (see “unmonetized” ABOVE for an explanation)

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ADVANCED Streaming Package — $250.00 (in addition to performance royalties and script fees) Benefits of the ULTRA Package + permission to post show on a school website or unmonetized social media channel indefinitely. Order via e-mail in conjunction with scripts and performance royalties, or click the PayPal button below along with an email to us about which show you are purchasing rights to. (see unmonetized” ABOVE for an explanation)

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VIDEO Add-on — $90.00 (in addition to performance royalties and script fees, and other streaming fees) This allows you to sell the video to cast and crew members, instead of using it as a gift. If you want to sell to the public in any way, see the Fundraising add-on, below. Order via e-mail in conjunction with scripts and performance royalties, or click the PayPal button below along with an email to us about which show you are purchasing rights to, for permission to sell the archival video that is part of the BASIC Package.

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Fundraising Add-on – $125 (in addition to performance royalties and script fees, and other streaming fees) If you’d like to be able to sell the archival video of your production to any one who sees your show, or to anyone on an internet purchase site, or other commercial use, order via e-mail in conjunction with scripts and performance royalties, or click the PayPal button below along with an email to us about which show you are purchasing rights to. This is in addition to your base package.

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These will be added to your invoice by your e-mail request and are not available, as of yet, as a Shopping Cart item for anything but the full-length plays and musicals.

Help with the Actual Streaming

While you may use any service you’d like as long as it’s demonstrably secure (unless you’ve purchased a PREMIUM or higher package), we strongly recommend using one of our Recommended Providers. These companies can handle every aspect of your streaming experience, including ticket sales and on-demand viewing (if applicable).

ANYWHERESEAT BY LUDUS

AnywhereSeat by Ludus, the popular ticket sales platform trusted by schools throughout the U.S., is the easiest way to stream and sell tickets to your virtual show. Getting setup takes just a few minutes, even if you don’t have your stream ready, so you can start marketing and selling tickets right away. Your patrons will have a beautiful at-home viewing experience with the option to donate and chat while watching. Most importantly, we take customer support seriously, so someone will always be available to help you along the way from setup to going live! DOWNLOAD THE ANYWHERESEAT FLYER:AnywhereSeat Info Flyer

BOOK TIX LIVE

The BookTix Live team is ready to help you navigate streaming your live or prerecorded shows with the same innovation and outstanding customer service as our ticketing platform. BookTix has built a safe, secure, budget friendly, easy-to-use streaming system specifically for live theater. We will help you acquire and configure the technology to upload your content to our secure streaming servers. The video will then be disseminated to ticket holders via a secure, one-time use link that can only be accessed by one device to reduce piracy. The entire system is integrated with our ticket platform and can even be used for live-streaming with a limited live audience. Get more information by clicking on BOOKTIX above, or here: booktix.com/live.

ON THE STAGE

On The Stage is an all-in-one solution for ticketing, promotion, audience engagement, streaming, and more. Our streaming platform gives you the tools to capture your performance with the IOS devices you have and direct the show via our Studio software or with professional cameras, and stream through a branded, secure viewing portal on your show site, which enables donations and chat at your discretion during the performance. Whether you’re producing onstage to an in-house audience or streaming to ticket holders around the world, raise the bar with fully-integrated, Broadway-style websites and marketing tools that transform your patrons’ experience and simplify your to-do list.
By theatre makers, for theatre makers, with a mission to support schools, theatres, and independent producers in achieving their creative and financial goals. Get best-in-class support from concept through final curtain and beyond—at no cost to your organization. You focus on the art; On The Stage has got the rest. The Show Must Go On[line]. DOWNLOAD THE ON THE STAGE FLYER: OnTheStageFlyer

SHOW TIX 4U

The leader in online ticketing and streaming for community arts organizations, ShowTix4U’s streaming platform gives you a new way to bring your show to your audience. With Live Streaming, Video On Demand, and Scheduled Content (Watch Parties) capabilities incorporated directly into the ticketing platform, you can sell tickets, capture, and stream performances in one, easy-to-use solution. You can quickly and easily be streaming your events beyond the walls of your venue while adding a new revenue source. Made by the global leaders in production resources, the ShowTix4U platform is built to celebrate the theatre you make. Watch the ShowTix4U Streaming Webinar at www.showtix4u.com/demo.

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